Nissan plans to manufacture two new electric vehicle models, the Qashqai and Juke, at its Sunderland plant in the UK.
The investment could reach up to £2 billion, supporting thousands of jobs and contributing to the growth of the UK economy.
The UK government has awarded £15 million of funding towards a collaborative R&D project for zero-emission vehicles led by Nissan.
Nissan, the Japanese automaker, has announced a significant investment in its Sunderland plant in the UK, with plans to manufacture two new electric vehicle models, the Qashqai and Juke. The investment, which could reach up to £2 billion, is expected to support thousands of jobs and contribute to the growth of the UK economy. This move is seen as a significant boost to the UK's automotive industry, particularly in the electric vehicle sector.
The investment will also enable infrastructure projects and the supply chain, including a new gigafactory. This follows the £1 billion electric vehicle hub announced by Nissan and their battery partner AESC in 2021, bringing total investment since 2021 to £3 billion. AESC, a Japan-based global leader in electric vehicle battery innovation, will collaborate with Nissan in the development of its electric vehicle platforms.
The UK government has shown support for this initiative, awarding £15 million of funding towards a collaborative R&D project for zero-emission vehicles led by Nissan. This investment is expected to secure the future of Britain's largest car factory as the country moves away from petrol and diesel cars. Nissan has been manufacturing its electric Leaf model in Sunderland for years and will continue to do so.
The North East Chamber of Commerce and Sunderland Central's Labour MP Julie Elliott welcomed the news. However, the UK's car industry has warned that automakers will soon face a 10-percent hike in customs duties on electric cars crossing the Channel due to Brexit. Despite this, Nissan's commitment to its UK facilities and supply chain, as well as training its workforce, signals a positive outlook for the future of electric vehicle production in the UK.
The UK government has awarded £15 million of funding towards a collaborative R&D project for zero-emission vehicles led by Nissan.
The UK's car industry has warned that automakers will soon face a 10-percent hike in customs duties on electric cars crossing the Channel due to Brexit.
AESC, a Japan-based global leader in electric vehicle battery innovation, will collaborate with Nissan in the development of its electric vehicle platforms.
The North East Chamber of Commerce and Sunderland Central's Labour MP Julie Elliott welcomed the news.
This follows the £1 billion electric vehicle hub announced by Nissan and their battery partner AESC in 2021, bringing total investment since 2021 to £3 billion.
The investment is expected to secure the future of Britain’s largest car factory as the country moves away from petrol and diesel cars.